Blockchain

Innovation Hub

The forefront of innovation.

Introduction

The exclusive Blockchain Hub will stage advance applications, case studies and industry spotlights. Discover real-world case studies shedding light on groundbreaking projects and disruptive applications across industries.

Join us on the Blockchain Innovation Hub stage as we dissect compelling case studies, unravel the potential of emerging technologies, and navigate the regulatory landscape shaping the future of finance and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation!

Robby Yung

CEO

Animoca Brands

Abdulla Al Dhaheri

CEO

Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center

Florian Ducommun

Partner

Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm

Mārtiņš Puķe

Chief Legal Officer

Gravity Team LTD

Mansoor Madhavji

Partner

Blockchain Founders Fund

Jeremy Firster

Global Head of Enterprise
Partnerships

Cardano Foundation

Rishabh Gupta

Director

TDeFi

Sunil Sharma

CEO

Coingape Media

Bibin Babu

Co-Founder

Paycio

Karen Tang

Head of Communications & Strategic Partnership

First Digital

Andy Ku

Founder and CEO

ALTAVA Group

Anna Tutova

CEO

Coinstelegram

Samira Karrach

Director transversal project Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Université Côte d'Azur

Jose F. Pereira

Partner

Caerus

Loren Roosendaal

Founder & Chairman

Galactic Entertainment

Alan Duan

CMO

Ready to Fight

Kevin Soltani

CEO

GIMA Group

Dave Uhryniak

Ecosystem Development Leader, Tron Dao

Dave Uhryniak is the Ecosystem Development Leader at Tron DAO. Tron DAO is among the largest layer one blockchains in the world and is the fastest growing. Dave joined Tron in January 2022 and has become a highly visible part of the team that drives global expansion as they identify key opportunities within the blockchain ecosystem.
Involved in blockchain since 2016, Dave has provided strategic guidance for global payment companies and insurance companies, among others. He has led the successful development of multiple use cases in financial services, healthcare, and supply chain. He is helping Tron to achieve its goal of being the global settlement network and the preferred blockchain in emerging markets. He continually finds unique and creative ways to apply emerging technologies to enable consumers and corporations to achieve their strategic goals.
Dave has spoken at crypto events throughout the world and has often been quoted in leading media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, and other publications. Dave is a Certified Blockchain Solution Architect, holds a certificate from Wharton in Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets, holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School, and a BA from Westminster College (PA).
Telegram: @DaveUhryniak

Dave Uhryniak

Ecosystem Development Leader

Tron Dao

Andres Meneses

Founder & CEO, OG MEDIA GROUP

Andrés Meneses is a renowned crypto influencer, educator, and podcaster with 8+ years of experience in the fast-growing web 3 industry. He is the founder and host of Crypto 0Gs, the number one podcast on Binance Live, and the winner of the Crypto Influencer of the Year award by the Middle East Blockchain Awards in 2022. He is also a key opinion leader (K.O.L) for two of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, where he collaborates with various major projects and institutions in the crypto space and creates content for Layer 1 Blockchains.

Andrés's mission is to empower and educate millions of people across English and Spanish speaking communities about the opportunities and challenges of web 3, crypto, and blockchain technologies. He is a regular public speaker at events throughout Europe, Dubai, and LATAM, where he shares his insights and expertise with audiences of all levels and backgrounds. He has a degree in telecommunications engineering and a passion for innovation and social impact. He is always looking for new ways to leverage his skills and network to help others achieve their investment and growth objectives in the crypto sphere.Andrés Meneses is a renowned crypto influencer, educator, and podcaster with 8+ years of experience in the fast-growing web 3 industry. He is the founder and host of Crypto 0Gs, the number one podcast on Binance Live, and the winner of the Crypto Influencer of the Year award by the Middle East Blockchain Awards in 2022. He is also a key opinion leader (K.O.L) for two of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, where he collaborates with various major projects and institutions in the crypto space and creates content for Layer 1 Blockchains. Andrés's mission is to empower and educate millions of people across English and Spanish speaking communities about the opportunities and challenges of web 3, crypto, and blockchain technologies. He is a regular public speaker at events throughout Europe, Dubai, and LATAM, where he shares his insights and expertise with audiences of all levels and backgrounds. He has a degree in telecommunications engineering and a passion for innovation and social impact. He is always looking for new ways to leverage his skills and network to help others achieve their investment and growth objectives in the crypto sphere.

Andres Meneses

Founder & CEO

OG MEDIA GROUP

Karnika E. yashwant

Founder

KEY Difference (Accelerator & VC) Co-Founder, Forward Protocol

David Palmer

Chief Product Officer, Co-founder

Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) Platform, Vodafone

Naeem Aslam

Columnist

NASDAQ

Anton Golub

Founder & Chairman

SwissAssetDAO

Hadir Gaber

Marketing and branding manager RWA finance.Influencer

Hadir (Hash)

Marcello Mari

CEO and founder

SingularityDAO

Brian Crain

CEO

Chorus One

Dyma Budorin

Co-Founder & CEO

Hacken

Ajeet Khurana

Founder and Angel Investor

Reflexical

Oliver von Wolff

Founder & CEO

Helion Capital

David Siemer

CEO & Co-Founder

Wave Digital Assets

Andre Jr Ayotte

Partner

Modus Capital

Cinderella Amar

Founder

Glass Ventures

Pankhuri Bansal

Blockchain & AI Expert

United Nations/ Blockom

Myriam Ben Sayeh

EEMEA Crypto Risk & Innovation leader

Mastercard

Tanisha Katara

Leading Governance Innovation

Polygon Technology

Soheil Zabihi

Head of Strategy

Tokenscope

Brian Kuttikkat

Chief Operating Officer

KoinBX

Alex Mukhin

Co founder and Managing Partner

Cryptomeria capital

Megan Nilsson

CEO/Founder

Crypto Megan

Eugene Kitkin

Director of Business Development

EMCD

Andy Kar

Co-founder & CPO

Sport.Trade

Sean Demosthenous

Co-Founder & COO

OG Media Group

Florian Rais

Founder & CEO

Criptonite Asset Management

Tone Vays

Financial Analyst, Founder

Financial Summit

Alexis Johnson

Co founder & CEO

Light Node Ventures

Sunny Jiang

CEO

MaasVentures

Grace Sabandar

Co-Founder

Indonesia Blockchain & Metaverse Center

Malak Albaw

COO & Global BD

Blank

Alex Nascimento

Co-founder

7MM Global/UCLA Blockchain Lab

Kuku Koala

Project Manager

Roland Berger

Anna Tutova

CEO

Coinstelegram

Brian Crain

CEO

Chorus One

16th April 2024
Tuesday
17th April 2024
Wednesday

09.45

Welcome

Megan Nilsson, CEO/Founder, Crypto Megan

10:00

EVOLUTION OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

HEADLINER: : Why Games will drive Web3 adoption

Robby Yung, CEO, Animoca Brands

10.20

BLOCKCHAIN REGULATIONS

PANEL: Regulatory landscape: examining progressive approaches to blockchain governance

Enhancing Investment Safety: The Vital Role of Governance in Blockchain Ecosystems
Initiatives for regulatory experimentation.
Differences in regulatory approaches globally
Frameworks encouraging innovation while managing risks

Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO, Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center
Florian Ducommun, Partner, Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm
Mārtiņš Puķe, Chief Legal Officer, Gravity
Moderator:
Mansoor Madhavji, Partner, Blockchain Founders Fund

11.00

Networking Break

11.30

BLOCKCHAIN IN ENTERPRISE

SPOTLIGHT: The role of mining in mass adoption

Eugene Kitkin, Director of Business Development, EMCD

11.45

BLOCKCHAIN IN ENTERPRISE

PANEL: Building the next generation enterprise with web 3.0

Exploring the core principles and concepts of web 3.0 and how they challenge the existing centralized models
Decentralized business models: reinventing enterprises with web 3.0 technologies
How can Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in Web 3.0 reshape financial systems for the future

Jeremy Firster, Global head of enterprise partnerships, Cardano Foundation
Rishabh Gupta, Director, TDeFi
Sunil Sharma, CEO, Coingape Media
Bibin Babu, Co-Founder, Paycio
Moderator
Samira Karrach, Director transversal project Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Université Côte d'Azur

13.00

Networking & lunch break

14.00

GAMING, METAVERSE & NFTs

FIRESIDE CHAT: Exploring the fusion of AI, metaverse, gaming, fashion and NFTS

Andy Ku, Founder & CEO, ALTAVA Group
Moderator:
Samira Karrach, Blockchain Consultant, Université Côte d'Azur

14.30

GAMING, METAVERSE & NFTs

Exploring the Integration of Sports and Gaming in Web3

NFTs and collectibles: redefining fan engagement in the web3.0 era
Smart contracts for Fair Gaming: Ensuring Transparency in Blockchain Betting
How are Payment Models Evolving within the Gaming Ecosystem
How does blockchain boost gaming transaction security, efficiency, and fraud protection

Jose F Pereira, Partner, Caerus
Alan Duan, CMO, Ready to Fight
Belinda Lim, Country Manager (SG), The Sandbox
Andy Kar, Co-founder & CPO, Sport.Trade
Anna Tutova, CEO, Coinstelegram
Moderator
Sean Demosthenous, Co-Founder & COO, OG Media Group

15:30

Evolution of digital ecosystem

KEYNOTE: The evolving digital world

Dave Uhryniak, Ecosystem Development Leader, TRON DAO

16.00

Networking break

16.30

GAMING, METAVERSE & NFTs

FIRESIDE: Key elements of successful NFT projects and the future outlook

Predictions and Projections for the Evolution of NFTs in the Coming Years
Current state of NFT maker: Trends and adoption

Andres Meneses, Founder & CEO, OG MEDIA GROUP
Karnika E. Yashwant, Founder KEY Difference (Accelerator & VC) Co-Founder, Forward Protocol
Moderator
Samira Karrach, Blockchain Consultant, Université Côte d'Azur

17:00

End

18.00

The Networker - Official Drinks Reception, The Peacock Garden, Grand Hyatt

09.30

Welcome

Megan Nilsson, CEO/Founder, Crypto Megan

09.45

EVOLUTION OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

PANEL DISCUSSIONS: Unleashing the future: addressing real-world challenges with blockchain technology

What role does blockchain play in enhancing transparency and accountability in various industries
What are the regulatory considerations and implications for Implementing Blockchain Solutions in different industries
Blockchain benefits in securing sensitive data
How can blockchain technology revolutionize the gaming industry to address real-world challenges
Defining the metaverse and its evolution in the context of gaming
Insights on Investments, funding in the context of gaming
Integrating NFTs as unique and tradable in-game items

David Palmer, Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) platform, Vodafone
Tone Vays, Financial Analyst, Founder, The Financial Summit
Dave Uhryniak, Ecosystem Development Leader, TRON DAO
Muhammad Naeem Aslam, Columnist, NASDAQ
Moderator
Alexis Johnson, Co founder & CEO, Light Node Ventures

10.25

BLOCKCHAIN IN FINANCE

KEYNOTE: New frontier of the integration between Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

Marcello Mari, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SingularityDAO

10.40

EVOLUTION OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

KEYNOTE: Web3 Base Layer For AI - Road to Decentralized AI

Julian peh, CEO & Co- founder, KIP protocol

11.00

Networking break

11.30

BLOCKCHAIN IN FINANCE

FIRESIDE CHAT: Is staking the safeguarded route to crypto yield?

Comparison to traditional methods of earning yields like mining or trading.
Overview of the staking process, including locking up funds and validating transactions.
Potential for higher returns compared to traditional savings accounts or investments.
Potential tax implications of staking rewards.

Brian Crain, CEO, Chorus one
Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder & CEO, Hacken
Moderator
Cecilia Wong, Founder, YourPRStrategist

12.00

EVOLUTION OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

PANEL: Beyond HODL: exploring evolving strategies in crypto investment: past, present & future

How have crypto investment strategies changed over time
How can investors effectively manage risk in the crypto market
What role does AI play in crypto investment

Ajeet Khurana, Founder and Angel Investor, Reflexical
Oliver von Wolff, CEO and Founder, Helion Capital
Florian Rais, Founder & CEO of Criptonite Asset Management
Andre Jr Ayotte, Partner, Modus Capital
Cinderella Amar, Founder, Glass Ventures
Moderator
Sunny Jian,Founder, MassVentures

13.00

Networking & lunch break

14.00

BLOCKCHAIN IN ENTERPRISE

PANEL: Empowering Change: Diversity's Impact on the Future of Decentralized Technologies

Can diversity address wider societal challenges in tech solutions
Innovating with Impact: Women driving ethical and inclusive practices in Blockchain and AI
Evolution of Web3 assets and smart contract Interactions: A comparative analysis of regulatory compliance in the UAE and worldwide
Regulatory landscape of gaming Blockchain: Comparing compliance measures in different Jurisdictions
In what ways does blockchain technology bridge traditional practices with innovation in game sports
What innovative approaches are emerging to address AML/CFT compliance within blockchain and crypto transactions?
How do these solutions enhance transparency and mitigate risks in traditional finance

Grace Sabandar, Co-Founder, Indonesia Blockchain & Metaverse Center
Pankhuri Bansal, Blockchain & AI Expert, United Nations/ Blockom
Myriam Ben Sayeh, EEMEA Crypto Risk & Innovation leader, Mastercard
Malak Albaw, COO & Global BD, Blank
Tanisha Katara, Governance Innovation Specialist, Polygon Labs
Moderator
Alex Nascimento. Co-founder, 7MM Global/UCLA Blockchain Lab

14.40

EVOLUTION OF THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

Blockchain trends and innovations: perspectives from industry influencers

Significance of industry influencers in web 3.0 development
Trends in web 3.0 regulation and compliance
DeFi's role in shaping the landscape
Exchanges altering crypto trading

Kuku Koala, Project Manager, MAGA VP
Soheil Zabihi, Head of Strategy, Tokenscope
Brian Kuttikkat, COO, KoinBX
Moderator
Alex Mukhin, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Cryptomeria capital

15.30

Side Event

17.30

End

18.00

OFFICIAL GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN SHOW AWARD CEREMONY

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